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Canada to Blame for Washington’s Escalation of Trade War, Says Trump Trade Czar

The five orders target motorcycles, dairy and alcohol as retaliation for Canada’s counter-tariffs, and officials say the measures cover about $28 billion in U.S. goods.

  • President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday barring imports of Canadian motorcycles, dairy, and alcohol, escalating the trade war after Canada imposed tariffs on $28 billion worth of American goods.
  • Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed the escalation on Canada, calling it a 'natural consequence' of discriminating against American exports and choosing 'senseless retaliation' over a near-final trade deal.
  • While the new orders completely bar certain Canadian goods, they also exempt products like toilet paper, road salt, and cement to mitigate domestic impacts of the trade conflict.
  • Maine Senator Susan Collins expressed appreciation for the administration's flexibility, noting that Frenchville faced $10,000 in extra costs for road salt while pressing for a trade resolution.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that pivoting away from the United States comes at a cost, though he maintains the alternative would be far worse for Canada.
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The Latest: Trump signs executive orders ramping up trade war with Ottawa

OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders to retaliate after Canada imposed its latest set of counter tariffs on the United States.

·Toronto, Canada
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The trade war between Canada and the USA is escalating. President Trump banishes entire groups of goods from the neighbouring country. Premier Carney, on the other hand, holds: Unlike his rival, he knows his people on his side.

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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